Lately I've been thinking that if a ZP3 appears in the classifieds at a price I can afford, I'd like to get it, but not if I'd then have to spring for a $600 step up transformer that Decware sells here.

Any thoughts on if my 2.5mV cart would really even need a sut? I'd be feeding it into my Torrii III then out to my 94db Monoliths.

Oh, and does anyone happen know if the new zp3's come w/ Jupitor caps like some of the other newer gear is? I don't see it in the literature so assume not. Just curious.

Greg- I don't think you will need a SUT. You should go straight into a ZP3. I had a Blue Point years ago when they first came out, ran it straight into a MM input on my Moscode Minuet in A. Best of luck on grabbing a ZP3, they come up once in a while. I am looking to replace my current phono pre with one.

Hey Greg12, I got a Project Carbon that I bought with a Blue pt#2 instead of the standard cart. My ZP3 just passed QC and should be here next week! In time for the holiday weekend coming up. I'll do some listening and let you know how it sounds and works with the #2 Blue Pt.